Beijing, May 7, according to Russian satellite network reported on the 7th, Russian Minister of natural resources and ecology Kobelkin said that the ministry is preparing to implement a ban on the sale of disposable plastic tableware.

According to reports, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev pointed out that Russia's ban on disposable plastic tableware may be considered at the legislative level in the future, he also believes that Russia will begin to discuss the issue of banning the use of plastic.

The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources supports working with other countries to reduce environmental pollution, Kobelkin said. We support the global trend of reducing the use of plastics. I believe we are working in this direction. Many of the big retail networks have endorsed us. We are preparing for the restrictions and need time to understand and accept them."

It is reported that the European Union has passed a bill to ban the sale of single-use plastic tableware from 2021.

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